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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2021.04.002

New evaluation of ship mooring with friction effects on mooring rope and cost-benefit estimation to improve port safety  

Lee, Sang-Won (Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University)
Sasa, Kenji (Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University)
Aoki, Shin-ich (Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University)
Yamamoto, Kazusei (Marine Technical College, Japan Agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers)
Chen, Chen (School of Navigation, Wuhan University of Technology)
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International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering / v.13, no.1, 2021 , pp. 306-320 More about this Journal
Abstract
To ensure safe port operations around the world, it is important to solve mooring problems. In particular, the many ports that face open seas have difficulties with long-period waves. As a countermeasure, the installation of a breakwater is proposed for mooring safety. However, this often cannot be put into practice because of financial issues. Instead, port terminals control berthing schedules with weather forecasting. However, mooring problems remain unsolved, because of inaccurate wave forecasting. To quantify the current situation, numerical simulations are presented with ship motions, fender deflections, and rope tensions. In addition, novel simulations for mooring ropes are proposed considering tension, friction, bending fatigue, and temperature. With this novel simulation, the optimal mooring method in terms of safety and economic efficiency was confirmed. In terms of safety, the optimal mooring method is verified to minimize dangerous mooring situations. Moreover, the optimal mooring method shows economic benefits and efficiency. It can help to reinforce the safety of port terminals and improve the efficiency of port operations.
Keywords
Mooring problem; Long-period waves; Wave forecast; Rope damage; Optimal mooring;
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